How to Cook Baby Bok Choy

Baby bok choy season is coming soon. Learn why and how to cook bok choy, plus get some delicious bok choy recipes!

What is baby bok choy?

If you’re new to baby bok choy, I encourage you to pick up a few bunches to cook!†Baby bok choy is light green in color, and the clustered leaves have tender, edible ribs. You can eat it cooked or raw.

Baby bok choy is a cruciferous vegetable, like cabbage and kale. It’s actually in season†all year, but it peaks in the winter. And like cabbage and kale, it packs†in the health benefits. This family of vegetables helps protect us from cancer, and they’re rich in vitamins A, C, and K. They’re also rich in manganese, fiber, and (surprisingly) protein.

There are lots of reasons to eat baby bok choy, but my very favorite one is that it’s plain delicious. It’s one of my favorite vegetables, and I’m excited to share some ways to use it below.

Baby Bok Choy Recipes

1. Basic Sauteed Baby Bok Choy

This basic baby bok choy recipe is very flexible. You can mix things up by using different oils, broth frying, and by adding dried herbs and spices. I like to add a few dashes of garlic powder and ground ginger to mine.